Daughters of Temperance.

PrinterPrinted by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by D. Needham American, 1808 - 1888

Date1848-1850

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 7/8 x 8 5/8in. (30.2 x 21.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 x 10in. (35.6 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionTwo women stand side by side and arm in arm in the interior of a room. They are wearing similar dresses, with pleated or gathered fronts, long sleeves, and sashes. Around their necks are medallions in the shape of rosettes with tassels. Drapery trimmed with fringe is tied back at the left. The base of a column is in the right background. A patterned carpet is on the floor.

Object number1957.65.19

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE. / 347." Lower center, in pencil, "Drawer 12 #11".

On verso, upper left, in blue ink, "68219". In pencil: upper right, accession number; lower right, "consv CPC 1987" "Dwr 12 [crossed out] 38".

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